Mini Excavator (Hoe) Operator

Golderado Contracting Corp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado Contracting Corp is seeking a skilled Mini Excavator Operator for the Keyera project in Edmonton. The role involves digging trenches and foundations to precise grades, operating a skid steer, and working safely around live utilities.

Applicants must have 5+ years of excavator experience in civil/underground work, CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance Level 2 certification, plus a valid driver’s license and good English skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of excavator operation experience in civil, road, or underground construction.
• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 required.
• Valid driver's license and recent driving abstract within 30 days of start date.
• Proficient English language skills.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts in all seasonal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches, foundations, and holes to grade specs following site plans.
• Must be able to operate a skid steer.
• Comfortable operating equipment in tight or restricted work areas.
• Safely expose and work around live underground utilities (gas, water, electrical, telecom).
• Backfill trenches, compact soil, and grade earth around structures or installed pipes.
• Work alongside pipelayers, ground crew, and site supervisors to align and install water, sewer, or fiber optic infrastructure.
• Conduct daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections, clean tracks/buckets, and handle minor routine servicing.
• Follow Alberta OH&S regulations, ensure trench safety (shoring/sloping), and maintain a safe working radius around personnel.
• Execute Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), maintain awareness of surrounding ground crews, and utilize spotters when required.
• When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid Steer operation

Excavator operation

Job description

Mini Excavator (Hoe) Operator

At Golderado, the workwe do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

An Excavator Operator in heavy civil and underground construction sector safely controls heavy machinery to excavate, trench, grade, and backfill earth. Operators must expose live utilities, and strictly adhere to Alberta's OH&S and local ground disturbance regulations.

*** This position is for our Keyera project ***

Key Information:

• Hours: Project dependent
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Dig trenches, foundations, and holes to precise grade specifications and depths following site plans.
• Must be able to operate a skid steer.
• Must be comfortable operating equipment in tight or restricted work areas.
• Safely expose and work around live underground utilities (gas, water, electrical, telecom).
• Backfill trenches, compact soil, and grade earth around structures or installed pipes.
• Work alongside pipelayers, ground crew, and site supervisors to align and install water, sewer, or fiber optic infrastructure.
• Conduct daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections, clean tracks/buckets, and handle minor routine servicing.
• Follow Alberta OH&S regulations, ensure trench safety (shoring/sloping), and maintain a safe working radius around personnel.
• Execute Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), maintain excellent awareness of surrounding ground crews, and utilize spotters when required.
• When required, assist other operators, labourers, and trades.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience operating various excavator models in civil, road building, or underground construction.
• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance Level 2 are required.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• Ability to work in all seasonal weather conditions, withstand heavy equipment vibrations, repetitively lift up to 50lbs, and work up to 12-hour shifts.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.